1978 United States Senate special election in Minnesota

1978 United States Senate special election in Minnesota
November 7, 1978
 
Nominee David Durenberger Bob Short
Party Ind.-Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 957,908 538,675
Percentage 61.47% 34.57%
County results
Durenberger:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Short:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
U.S. senator before election

Muriel Humphrey
Democratic (DFL)

 Elected U.S. Senator

David Durenberger
Ind.-Republican

The 1978 United States Senate special election in Minnesota was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic candidate Bob Short was defeated by Republican candidate David Durenberger.

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